PS5 and PS4 Mega March: Games with up to 70% off

Opening the Store ‘just for a moment’ can quickly leave you with an overflowing wishlist, a full basket and the sense that your credit card is sweating harder than your controller. Sony’s major March sale for PS5 and PS4 games offers discounts of up to 70 per cent, covering not only older titles but current crowd-pleasers too.

Big names, lower prices: blockbuster games with major discounts

What makes the March sale notable is not merely the number of discounted games, but their calibre. Rather than being a clearance bin of unwanted stock, the promotion highlights games that have long been on many players’ radars, with the price often being the only obstacle.

“Several of the biggest hits from recent years are dropping into a price range where pressing the ‘Buy Now’ button barely hurts.”

Among the most eye-catching offers are:

• God of War Ragnarök – one of Sony’s most high-profile exclusive games, now considerably cheaper on PS4 and PS5
• Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales – perhaps the fastest way to swing through New York, at a substantial discount
• Sekiro: Shadows Die Twice – FromSoftware’s unforgiving action adventure, well below its usual price
• Sonic x Shadow Generations – a newer option for platforming fans, available on sale rather than at full price

These games reflect the approach behind the promotion: Sony is deliberately putting forward titles that still feature regularly in recommendations and have been sitting on wishlists for months. For story-led games with lengthy running times in particular, a meaningful price cut can make the decision to buy far easier.

Lengthy RPGs at bargain prices

Anyone looking to put plenty of hours into one game can choose from several tempting long-term projects. RPG fans, for instance, can find:

• Persona 5 Royal – a hugely expansive JRPG that has been a critics’ favourite for years
• Octopath Traveler – a retro visual style paired with modern systems and interconnected stories
• Scarlet Nexus – an action RPG with anime-inspired visuals and a branching narrative

This is where the sale is especially appealing. When a game can easily absorb 60, 80 or more hours, reduced prices immediately improve the sense of value per hour played.

The hidden strength of the PS5 and PS4 sale: gems from three to fifteen euros

The heavily promoted discounts may target AAA bargain hunters, but the most interesting area sits much lower down the price scale. Between roughly three and fifteen euros, the March event becomes a haven for impulse purchases.

Discounted titles include:

• Firewatch – a narratively powerful indie adventure set in a national park
• Frostpunk – a brutal blend of city-building, strategy and moral choices
• Moonlighter – shopkeeper by day, dungeon crawler by night
• Broforce – wonderfully over-the-top pixel action chaos
• Children of Morta – a roguelite focused on family, with plenty of atmosphere

“At this price point, it is no longer only about saving money, but finally picking up the game you have been meaning to play ‘sometime’ for months.”

This part of the promotion is particularly appealing to PS4 owners who intend to get another year or two from their console. A modest budget can secure a whole stack of new games, noticeably extending the system’s lifespan.

Keep using PS4: discounted classics and hidden gems

The sale period demonstrates just how much appeal the older PlayStation catalogue still has. Many games that do not depend on PS5 hardware continue to offer a huge amount of entertainment.

That includes:

• Far Cry 5 – an open-world shooter set in rural America
• Batman: Arkham Knight – a dark journey through Gotham with Batmobile action
• inFAMOUS Second Son – a superhero sandbox packed with striking effects
• Ratchet & Clank – fast, humorous action across colourful worlds

Games like these prove that ‘last generation’ does not automatically mean ‘outdated’. Anyone not looking to invest in a PS5 right now can still get a great deal more playtime from a PS4 through the current discounts, without spending much.

A wide genre selection: from JRPGs to survival

Looking beyond individual games and towards genres, the sale appears remarkably well balanced. RPG fans are well served by several Final Fantasy instalments, Trails of Cold Steel, Ys IX: Monstrum Nox and .hack//G.U. Last Recode.

Those after straightforward action may prefer:

• Evil West – hard-hitting Western horror
• Rollerdrome – a hybrid of arena shooting and skating gameplay
• Vanquish – an exceptionally fast third-person shooter
• Warhammer 40,000: Darktide – co-operative carnage in the familiar sci-fi universe

Players interested in tactics, survival or a darker mood should instead consider Green Hell, This War of Mine: Final Cut, Frostpunk or Pathfinder: Wrath of the Righteous. These slower, systems-heavy games become especially enticing at half price or less.

Nostalgia and remasters: older hits in a refreshed form

Remasters and retro appeal are another clear focus of the promotion. Here, Sony is targeting players who grew up with earlier PlayStation generations and want to revisit familiar names in enhanced versions.

Game	Type	Appeal
Legacy of Kain Soul Reaver 1&2 Remastered	Remaster	A cult series in modern resolution
Tomb Raider IV–VI Remastered	Remaster collection	Early Lara Croft adventures with a new look
The Thing: Remastered	Remaster	A horror classic based on a film
Dino Crisis	Retro title	Dinosaur survival rather than zombies
God of War III Remastered	Remaster	A spectacular predecessor to the newer Kratos

Anyone who only truly developed a taste for the series through God of War Ragnarök can use God of War III Remastered to catch up on what they missed during the PS3 era. The same applies to Tomb Raider fans who never experienced the older levels, or who want to tackle them again with a stable frame rate and higher resolution.

Why Sony’s ‘Mega March’ strikes a chord with so many players

The month-long sale follows a strategy Sony already tested last year under the ‘Mega March’ label: an extended period with a large number of offers, supported by media outlets and communities that filter genuine recommendations from the sheer volume of games.

“The combination of strong AAA deals, a deep middle tier and radically cheap hidden gems makes this promotion particularly attractive.”

Not everyone wants, or is able, to spend 30 or 40 euros on a current major release. Two or three games priced between three and fifteen euros are affordable for far more people. That is the sale’s psychological strength: the heavily advertised blockbuster attracts attention, while the eventual purchases are often smaller games that players had planned to catch up with anyway.

How to navigate the flood of discounts sensibly

With such a vast number of reduced games, it is worth having a plan. A few simple steps can help players get the most from the promotion without emptying their bank account:

• Check your wishlist: First, see which favourite games have been saved for a while and whether they are now discounted.
• Consider playtime: Would two large projects suit you better, or several shorter games? Those with limited free time may be better off with more compact titles.
• Set a budget: Decide on a fixed limit before browsing – for example, ‘no more than 40 euros’ – and stick to it.
• Mix genres: A story game, an arcade title and perhaps a co-operative game can keep the selection varied.

A combination of one major AAA game and two or three inexpensive indie titles can be particularly effective: one long main project for several weeks, supported by smaller games for shorter sessions.

Why sales like this also matter to gaming culture

Discount promotions such as the current March event have a side effect that is often overlooked. Many indie studios and mid-budget productions only find their audience once the price falls low enough to reduce the perceived risk. Players are more willing to try an unfamiliar game when it costs only a few euros.

Narrative games, strategic niche projects and experimental indies benefit especially strongly. They rarely have the marketing budgets of major publishers, but can gain momentum through strong reviews and recommendations once enough players have tried them.

Price promotions therefore work as a catalyst: blockbusters generate the clicks and attention, while smaller titles ride that wave onto hard drives quietly – and, in the best cases, remain there far longer than the discount period itself.